Today in history 1866: Jesse James robbed his first bank, the Clay County Savings and loan.
Despite the mythology that grew up around him James was not a folk "hero" to anyone other than the unaware or supporters of the Lost Cause myth.
James was a former confederate soldier who became infamous during the war for torturing Union Soldiers. After the South was defeated he and his cronies refused to accept defeat and their thefts and murder were specifically targeted at Northerners and those who supported emancipation.
So fuck that guy and fuck the lost cause myth. Then as now, chuds will always target those who challenge their hate for violence. So as always: Plant a garden, build a community, and get equipped. No one is going to save us but ourselves. #ArmedLeft #antifacist #FAFO